February 2018 February 2018 February 2018 February 2018 Covenant Covenant Covenant Covenant Connection Connection Connection Connection Newsletter of the EVANGELICAL VANGELICAL VANGELICAL VANGELICAL COVENANT OVENANT OVENANT OVENANT CHURCH HURCH HURCH HURCH OF OF OF OF WHITEHALL HITEHALL HITEHALL HITEHALL Serving Christ for over 130 years 900 South Warner, Whitehall, MI 49461 900 South Warner, Whitehall, MI 49461 900 South Warner, Whitehall, MI 49461 900 South Warner, Whitehall, MI 49461 (231) 894 (231) 894 (231) 894 (231) 894-4271 4271 4271 4271 www.eccwhitehall.org www.eccwhitehall.org www.eccwhitehall.org www.eccwhitehall.org Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45am Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45am Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45am Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45am More people, more like Jesus, More people, more like Jesus, More people, more like Jesus, More people, more like Jesus, Loving God and loving others. Loving God and loving others. Loving God and loving others. Loving God and loving others.
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900 South Warner, Whitehall, MI 49461900 South Warner, Whitehall, MI 49461900 South Warner, Whitehall, MI 49461900 South Warner, Whitehall, MI 49461 (231) 894(231) 894(231) 894(231) 894----4271 4271 4271 4271 www.eccwhitehall.orgwww.eccwhitehall.orgwww.eccwhitehall.orgwww.eccwhitehall.org Sunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45amSunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45amSunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45amSunday Services: 9:00 & 10:45am
More people, more like Jesus,More people, more like Jesus,More people, more like Jesus,More people, more like Jesus, Loving God and loving others.Loving God and loving others.Loving God and loving others.Loving God and loving others.
Missions Task ForceMissions Task ForceMissions Task ForceMissions Task Force
The Impact of a
Covenant Kids Congo
Sponsorship • WATER: Clean water springs from new wells. Families fill jugs with clean water that
won’t make their children sick. 37,000+ people have gained access to clean water,
thanks to two new wells and capped springs. Some who had to walk nearly four
miles roundtrip can now reach clean water within yards.
• EDUCATION: Children are going to school and reading clubs. Three new schools
have been built in the city of Gemena, vastly improving education for
approximately 4,000 students, and 11 reading clubs have been started.
• AGRICULTURE: Parents are learning to grow and prepare the most nutritious food.
Their children are growing up healthy and strong, instead of malnourished. Mothers
are attending trainings through women’s agricultural groups, which have impacted
1,050 households, including 2,350 sponsored children. About 2,273 farmers have
been trained on growing nutritious crops.
• HEALTH: Malnourished children are recovering and mothers are receiving better
healthcare. 2,329 malnourished children have been supported with crisis care and
food in nutrition centers, while about 1,200 orphans and vulnerable children have
received healthcare. Meanwhile, 180,310 children have received important
immunizations. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Parents are creating new economic
opportunities. They are starting businesses, selling goods in the market, and saving
funds for the future. Women’s savings groups based in the local church work
together to increase their savings and better provide for their families’ futures.
• ADVOCACY: Children are receiving better protection. Small but significant steps are
being made to strengthen the culture of care for women and children. Local child
protection committees have formed at churches. About 4,300 schoolchildren have
been educated in the prevention of early marriage, 160 public officials have been
trained on child protection, and 100 children have been trained in child rights.
• And yet, this is just the beginning! CKC is a 15- to 20-year community development
program.
For more information, please visit www.CovenantKidsCongo.org.
MTF Supported MinistriesMTF Supported MinistriesMTF Supported MinistriesMTF Supported Ministries These are the missionaries and ministries selected by the MTF to support financially and
in prayer for 2017. Watch for Mission Moments from some of these folks in 2017!
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ECC Calendar of EventsECC Calendar of EventsECC Calendar of EventsECC Calendar of Events
Bible ProjectBible ProjectBible ProjectBible Project The ECC Bible Project
How many things matter enough to do every day? Is the
Bible one of them? If an entire church were to read the
Bible together every day for a year, would it matter?
Could it change us and the way we experience the world? Could it change the world?
The heart behind the Bible Project is that everyone at ECC
would read scripture for themselves and experience God
ways they never have before. It's an invitation to be
surprised, inspired, convicted and empowered by God's
living Word — by a God who still speaks.
What is it? Just give me the nuts and bolts.
It is:
• A daily reading plan that will take you through the entire Bible in exactly one year starting
January 1, 2018. You can begin at any time, so if you haven’t started yet, it’s okay!
• An opportunity to read the Bible along with your ECC Staff and others participating in the
Bible Project, all at the exact same pace.
• A challenging, yet zero-guilt approach to reading the Bible together.
• Miss a day? Skim or skip ahead to the day everyone is on. Plus, each new book of the Bible
is a new beginning and chance to dive back in.
• An invitation to get to know your Staff and listen in as we reflect on scripture.
Justin, Terri, Tom, Chuck, Amy and Craig will be taking turns contributing to the weekly Bible
Project Blog with personal reflections on a scripture from that week.
How do I participate?
Your Field Kit (AKA what you need):
1 ) A Bible
Ink-and-paper or digital will both do just fine. If you don't have a Bible, talk to Pastor Justin and
he will arm you with a fresh copy immediately.
2) The Read Scripture APP (optional)
Visit www.readscripture.org to download the app or simply search for "read scripture" in the
Android or iOS app stores.
The App:
• Gives you instant access to the entire 365-day reading plan right on your phone or tablet.
• Automatically tracks your progress and remembers where you left off
• Gives you engaging video-based biblical introductions to each book of the Bible
3) The Reading Plan (Print Version)
For those who don't want to mess around with phones or apps, or who just want a print version around for easy reference, we have the entire 365-day reading plan on a single printed sheet
available at the Guest Services desk.
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DAY / TIME LEADER(S) CONTACT LOCATION STUDY TYPE
Sunday
(every other)
1:00 PM
Craig & Michelle
Smith Craig: (231) 215-7075 Rotating / TBD Sermon Study
